Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler, Pina Bozzo, Anna Pupco - Summer poses unique challenges for pregnant women and pregnant individuals due to potential exposures to extreme heat as well as questions surrounding the use of insect repellants and sunscreen ingredients. This health topic is an expert opinion about Common Summer Exposures during pregnancy. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Authored by Dr. Samira Jeimy - Allergies are caused by our immune system overreacting to substances known as allergens. Some common allergens are pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander. This health topic is an expert opinion about Seasonal Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler - Measles is a highly contagious infection caused by the measles virus. The symptoms usually include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes followed by a distinctive rash. Measles is spread through contact with infected nasal or throat secretions (e.g., when an infected person coughs or sneezes) or breathing the same air as someone with measles. The virus can remain in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours. The airborne nature of the virus makes it highly contagious. This health topic is an expert opinion about Measles Infection and the MMR Vaccine...

Authored by Dr. Michelle Sholzberg, Grace Tang, Sherri Storm - Iron is needed for production of hemoglobin, which makes it an essential element for humans and almost all living organisms. Low iron (iron deficiency) may result in anemia, termed iron deficiency anemia (IDA), due to insufficient iron stores to support RBC production. When there is iron deficiency but there is no anemia, it is termed non-anemic iron deficiency (NAID). This health topic is an expert opinion about Iron Deficiency during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (first recognized in December 2019). SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to change, resulting in variants that are different from the original SARS-CoV-2 virus. SARS-CoV-2 virus is spread through respiratory droplets and aerosols (smaller droplets that can linger in the air, especially in indoor spaces), which are created when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, or talks. This health topic is an expert opinion about COVID-10 MRNA Vaccine during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Authored by Dr. Crystal Clark and Dr. Simone Vigod - Common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and related conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder are experienced by 1 out of 5 pregnant and postpartum individuals- these are some of the most common complications of pregnancy and the first year postpartum. This health topic is an expert opinion about Mental Health during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Upper respiratory tract viral infections (URTIS), also known as the common cold, usually start with symptoms of headache, sneezing, and sore throat and later symptoms of a runny or stuffy nose, cough, and general feelings of discomfort. The common cold is caused by several types of viruses, with rhinoviruses being the most common. This health topic is an expert opinion about treating the common cold during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler - Seasonal influenza infection, commonly referred to as “the flu,” is caused by the influenza virus. The influenza virus that causes seasonal flu can change year to year. As a result, the seasonal influenza vaccine is changed most years to protect against strains that will be the most prevalent during the upcoming flu season. This health topic is an expert opinion about the seasonal influenza vaccine (flu shot) during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Authored by Dr. Andi Camden and Dr. Jonathan Zipursky - Fentanyl is a type of opioid pain medication. Opioids are prescribed for the treatment of severe, short term (acute), or long term (chronic) pain. This health topic is an expert opinion about the use of fentanyl during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and Dr. Jonathan Zipursky - Vaginal yeast infection (vulvovaginal candidiasis) is a common cause of vaginal itching, soreness, abnormal vaginal discharge, and pain during vaginal sex. Infections are more common in pregnancy because hormonal changes create a favourable environment for yeast to grow. This health topic is an expert opinion about treating vaginal yeast infections with topical antifungals during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.